Data & Analytics Director

Data and analytics (D&A) are critical enablers of business performance, digital transformation, and operational efficiency for Pet Nutrition Europe (PNE). This role ensures that data is treated as a strategic asset, driving business value, scalability, and governance. By centralizing and harmonizing PNE’s data and analytics ecosystem, this role enables stronger decision-making, cost efficiencies, and future-ready capabilities.

What are we looking for?

• Preferred education Is a university degree in business or IT.

• Leadership in Data & Analytics – 10+ years in senior D&A roles, leading regional or global strategies in complex organizations.

• Expertise in Data Governance & Centralization – Proven ability to drive data standardization, governance frameworks, and scalable analytics adoption.

• Strategic & Business Impact Focus – Strong ability to align D&A with business priorities, influence senior stakeholders, and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Technical & Infrastructure Knowledge – Deep understanding of data architectures, cloud platforms, AI/ML, and data governance best practices.

• Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Experience working with D&A AOE teams, Digital Core, IT, and business functions to align global and regional priorities.

• Change Leadership & Transformation – Track record of leading D&A maturity shifts, fostering a data-first culture, and driving large-scale adoption of analytics.

• Stakeholder Influence & Capability Building – Skilled at engaging senior leaders, advocating for data-driven strategies, and upskilling teams in analytics. 

• Experience in FMCG, Petcare, or Consumer Goods is a plus.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Define & Lead the PNE Data & Analytics Strategy – Develop and execute a regional D&A vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with PNE’s growth priorities, the 5+5 strategy, and the Digital First ambition.

• Drive Regional D&A Governance & Standardization – Establish a strong governance model to ensure data integrity, compliance, and accessibility, creating a single source of truth for key business decisions.

• Centralize & Scale D&A Capabilities – Lead the transition from fragmented, siloed analytics efforts to a centralized, scalable regional model that enhances efficiency and accelerates value realization.

• Strategic Partnership with the D&A AOE Organization – Work closely with global analytics and data leaders to shape global data strategies, drive adoption of standardized analytics solutions, and influence future D&A priorities based on PNE’s needs.

• Maximize Business Impact Through Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Partner with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and Digital teams to embed advanced analytics into strategic planning and operational execution.

• Enable the Right Data Infrastructure & Technology – Work in close collaboration with Digital Core, IT, and AOE teams to ensure that PNE has the right data platforms, governance frameworks, and capabilities to support long-term data centralization, AI adoption, and automation.

• Accelerate Data & Analytics Literacy Across PNE – Champion organizational capability building, ensuring leaders and teams across clusters are equipped with the skills, tools, and mindset to leverage data effectively in their roles.

• Foster a Culture of Data Excellence – Establish best practices, governance models, and data ethics guidelines that ensure responsible, effective, and future-proof use of data across the business.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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